Ivan's Recos & More

Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still ravaging the local (and even worldwide) economy, it’s still encouraging to hear success stories because of the creativity of many enterprising Filipinos. While many of these individual business owners rely on social media and word-of-mouth to promote their products and tell their stories, it’s reassuring to know that there are platforms such as Pili Lokal where Filipino artisans and entrepreneurs can showcase their craftsmanship.

To all chicken lovers out there, here are two creative chicken recipes that are definitely worth trying and will surely make your taste buds dance. These are inspired by meal kit delivery services abroad, which came as a surprise because of the top-notch quality of food and even better service. One of these recipes was patterned after a meal that was ordered using one of the Dinnerly Discount Codes that was provided by an online site.

Bear Brand Adult Plus is a trusted brand when it comes to helping Filipino grownups meet their daily nutritional needs. What I personally like about Bear Brand Adult Plus is how good it tastes; it’s creamy and enjoyable to drink on its own or added to my coffee. Aside from that, what I like about Bear Brand Adult Plus is that it’s affordable and convenient to carry because it comes in small sachets. As such, Bear Brand Adult Plus might just be our reliable partner in helping us pursue our goals.

We’ve always loved Pampers diapers at home. In fact, we’ve been using Pampers diapers from the very moment our two sons were born. Now that they’re both toddlers, we still trust Pampers diapers to keep them dry, cozy, and free from skin irritation.

The ChristmaSaya Village by SM Supermalls brings to Filipino families an innovative way to safely relive the excitement of holiday shopping and malling in the comfort of their homes. In a way, the holiday rush in SM Supermalls has become a tradition of sorts among Filipinos.

These days, when health and safety are of utmost importance amidst the pandemic, almost everything has transitioned into the digital space. Meetings, events, and celebrations can now be done virtually, thanks to new apps that allow individuals to do it in a convenient and safe location. One such online venue that shoppers can look forward to is the SM ChristmaSaya Village which lets them relive the thrill of holiday malling in the comfort of their home.

The SM City Grand Central is ushering in a new era as it opens its doors in the thriving center of Caloocan City on November 26, 2021, Friday at 2:00 PM to a whole new shopping generation. The SM City Grand Central is equipped with modern facilities and amenities to ensure the convenience and safety of shoppers from all over Metro Manila.

Probiotics are live culture microorganisms that are packed with nutrients and are the source of distinct health benefits. These bacteria perform important tasks like digestion, vitamin production, and keeping away harmful bacteria. Probiotics are associated with fermentation as it is mainly present in fermented food products. It is the combination of different bacteria and ones already present in the gut. The bacteria evident in probiotics are Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces, and Lactobacillus.

Freelancing has been growing incredibly popular since the last decade. But the events that unfolded in the year 2020 intensified this growth and has made many employees abandon their full-time roles for freelancing. While freelancing is largely associated with creatives, it can be found in other industries as well, including healthcare.

Many would agree that Mickey and Minnie Mouse are the most iconic Disney characters of all time. We’d always associate Mickey and Minnie with the name Disney since many of us grew up watching these two adorable mouse characters pair. Just the same, Mickey and Minnie remain well-loved even by little kids these days.

 A touching note left in a restaurant.

I know a lot of people have been environmentally conscious over the last few years. It’s encouraging to know that all the information campaign over traditional media as well as social media have led to a lot of people choosing products and making lifestyle changes that are eco-friendlier. The COVID-19 pandemic had us cooped up at home, hence it has effectively lessened fuel consumption as well as solid waste in the office and commercial establishments. However, it has also resulted to the increase in plastic packaging from items that are being delivered such as food and other essential products. And that’s not counting all the medical wastes that have soared in volume during this pandemic.

The travel industry is an ever-growing sector. It has always been so, even though the pandemic might have slowed it down a bit. As we make our way back to normalcy, the travel industry has seen a surge, and rightfully so as we are all eager to start revisiting places.

Growing up in the province, I’ve been exposed to a lot of native sweets during family celebrations like Christmas, New Year, and the town fiesta. It was an advantage that I had grand aunts who had with them age-old recipes passed down to them from generations. Although I wouldn’t consider myself as having a sweet tooth, I love Filipino desserts and wouldn’t say no to a piece of sweet rice cake.

Like every other Filipino family, it’s our dream to have our own home. Before the pandemic, we were renting a condo unit in Makati City because it was near our office. It was a practical choice that justified the condo rental cost. However, after a few years, Mommy Khris and I thought it best to invest in our own house. After all, we’re already spending on monthly rent and condo dues so we might as well get a housing loan and may the monthly amortization instead.

A few years ago, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier, one of the country’s leading micro financial service providers, to introduce Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings as part of its effort to promote financial inclusion for every Filipino. Throughout the years, Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings has been the affordable and dependable deposit product that helped Filipinos realize their goal of having their very own bank account and building their savings.